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Flake apologizes to GOP rival for error
Republican Rep. Jeff Flake is apologizing to his rival in the Arizona Senate race for an accusation made in an online video.
Former lawmaker Quelland being investigated again
A former Arizona lawmaker who was forced to resign from office two years ago over campaign finance violations is being investigated in his bid for a state Senate seat.
Ariz. seeks to keep voter registration rule
The state of Arizona asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to let the state's requirement that people prove their citizenship in order to register to vote remain in effect during the current election cycle.
Barber beats Kelly in CD8 special election to replace Giffords
Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' hand-picked Democratic candidate won a special election Tuesday in southern Arizona to finish her term, defeating a Republican who narrowly lost to Giffords in 2010.
Paton accuses primary opponent of fraud, seeks removal
Republican congressional candidate Jonathan Paton is accusing one of his opponents of petition circulator fraud and submitting invalid signatures in his nominating petition in an attempt to get his challenger kicked off the ballot.
Worsley nabs business backing over Pearce
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced it is endorsing political newcomer Bob Worsley in his attempt to block recalled Senate President Russell Pearce from returning to the Capitol.
GOP focuses on Obama in bid for Giffords’ seat
Republicans are focusing on President Barack Obama, not Gabrielle Giffords, and sensing a chance to capture the former congresswoman's seat in southern Arizona. Voters are deciding in Tuesday's special election whether Republican Jesse Kelly, who narrowly lost to Giffords in 2010, or Democrat Ron Barber, a former Giffords aide asked by the lawmaker to pursue the seat, will complete the remainde[...]
House, Senate campaign announcements raise concerns
In an election year, frequent campaign announcements come as no surprise. What is surprising, however, is where some of the announcements are coming from.
Stripped of matching funds, Clean Elections loses appeal to candidates
With the linchpin of Clean Elections gone, participation in Arizona’s once-vigorous campaign financing system has nosedived to levels not seen since the program’s infancy.
Only 72 candidates have signed up for public financing this election cycle, compared to 121 in 2010.
The reason: Clean Elections suffered a devastating blow in the middle of the 2010 campaign season, wh[...]
Even legislative leaders face crowded primary elections
In the upcoming elections, party loyalty doesn’t guarantee an uncontested race.
The highest-ranking Republican and Democrat in the House of Representatives both face crowded primaries this August.
GOP lawmakers sue to draw congressional maps
The GOP-led Legislature is suing the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, arguing that the voter approved change to the state constitution that created the mapping body violates the U.S. Constitution.
Mesa council claims Pearce worked against city’s best interests
Mesa City Council members and the mayor are unanimously endorsing political newcomer Bob Worsley over former Senate President Russell Pearce in large part because of a sentiment that Pearce didn’t work to advance Mesa’s interests while he served at the Capitol.
